Overview
- The gas line, damaged during earthworks Friday evening on Wilsnacker Straße near house number 2 in Havelberg, released gas into the area.
- Police, firefighters, and the local energy supplier secured the site overnight and ended the operation early Saturday, according to police.
- Officers urged people nearby to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid open flames or switching electrical devices to prevent sparks.
- Emergency teams reported no need to evacuate surrounding homes, though residents were asked to follow safety guidance.
- Natural gas used in homes carries a strong added odor so leaks can be smelled, which is why people were told to watch for unusual smells.